Post Production: How To Make the Most of Outtakes

Outtakes are not always included in post production but they
can be a lot of fun. Most people find the outtakes to be some of the
funniest parts of shooting. Outtakes always occur as mistakes happen and
things will go wrong. As long as the camera is on and shooting then
there is a good chance you will have plenty of outtakes to choose from.

Step 1. Choosing the Clips

Most individuals will need to choose the outtake to include in the
special features section of the video. If the director includes all of
the outtakes then this may be as long as the movie itself. See about
choosing the best of the outtakes as you may want to exclude specific
outtakes.

Step 2. Placement

Where the outtakes are placed is important as it is important to keep
the flow of the program of film. In order to ensure the outtakes do not
disrupt the flow, they generally are found in showcase spots, such as
during the end credits or after the film. If the audience does not know
to stay until the end of the credits then they may miss the best part,
the outtakes.

Step 3. Between Segments

If your video or film has several different segments then you can put
them in between the sections as a way to segue between segments. It is
also possible to create a short film just entirely of outtakes which can
then encompass the final segment of the program.

Step 4. Discretion

It is necessary to have discretion when including clips in the
outtakes. It is important to realize what is considered funny and what
may be rude or sensitive material. Sometimes individuals have too much
fun and say or do things that could be detrimental to their career. It
is up to the director to ensure that all damaging or sensitive material
is not found in the outtakes.

Step 5. Politically Correct

If the intended audience is unknown for public use then it is
necessary to make sure that the outtakes are politically correct. Spoofs
and inappropriate content can be offensive to some viewers and this can
lead to legal action and the withdrawal of your film. It is always
better to be safe rather than sorry.

Step 6. Editing

The amount of editing needed on the outtakes is sparse compared to
the rest of the video. The most editing to do include transitions and
putting the different clips in the desired order. This can easily be
done with most video editing software. Editing and cutting the outtake
is just like putting together different clips for a film. However, the
end product tends to be much shorter. Pull the different clips into a
timeline and make edits.

Step 7. Website

If it is not possible to include the outtakes in your film or video
then see about posting them on a website. When visiting major movie
websites there are specific sections where it is possible to view the
outtakes. Additionally, while many outtakes are not included in the film
they can be found on DVDs. Outtakes are very versatile and are an
excellent extra feature for any video.